How many pieces are in LEGO® set 4491?

It has 99 pieces, made up of 45 different elements.

Does the MTT come with any minifigures?

No. The set contains the vehicle only and no minifigures.

Which colours dominate the model?

Brown is the main colour, joined by the older light grey and dark grey shades plus black.

Star Wars

LEGO® MTT

Few Star Wars vehicles look as stubborn as the Multi Troop Transport, the armoured hauler that rolls battle droids onto Naboo in The Phantom Menace. This 2003 set boils it down to 99 pieces you can build in one sitting.

Set number: 4491
Year: 2003
Pieces: 99
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 45

What can I build with it?

Parts list 45

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (4)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

MTT_Microfighter 63 pieces by sangdrako

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What can I build with it?

Description

Why build a mini MTT today

Set 4491 belongs to the early years of Star Wars sets, when small models were a cheap way to own a recognisable ship or vehicle without a large box. It comes with no minifigures, so everything is about the shape: the rounded, bulky nose that opens on screen to release its droid racks, and the broad body behind it. As a shelf piece it sits comfortably next to other small models from the prequel era and hardly takes up any space.

Old greys, worth checking

Brown leads the colour list, followed by light grey, dark grey and black. Those two greys are the pre-2004 shades, noticeably warmer than the bluish greys used today. If you are restoring a second-hand copy, that matters: a replacement part in the modern shade will stand out clearly. The parts list on this page names every element with its exact colour, which makes it easier to track down matching pieces and keep the model looking consistent.

Variety in a small box

With 45 distinct elements among 99 pieces, this is not a model built from endless identical bricks. You move from plates to slopes to small specialised parts almost every step, which keeps a short build interesting. That also makes it a decent parts pack for builders who like older colours: brown and classic grey work well for rocky ground, abandoned machinery or weathered walls in a scene of your own design.

Finding a second life for the parts

Once the transporter has had its time on display, the pieces can go back into your collection. The What can I build? feature on this page compares your parts with other sets and shows which ones you could build straight away, and which are only a few elements short. For a set this age, that is a practical way to decide whether a loose, incomplete copy is worth finishing or better used as spare parts.

FAQ

How many pieces are in LEGO® set 4491?: It has 99 pieces, made up of 45 different elements.
Does the MTT come with any minifigures?: No. The set contains the vehicle only and no minifigures.
Which colours dominate the model?: Brown is the main colour, joined by the older light grey and dark grey shades plus black.

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